Italy Picked Up A Foolish Red Card And Is Now Eliminated From The World Cup

Italy and Uruguay are playing for a spot in the round of 16 with
Italy needing either a tie or win to advance. But the Italians
were forced to play the final 30 minutes with just 10 men after
Claudio Marchisio was sent off with a red card.

Uruguay would score a go-ahead goal in the 81st minute.

Marchisio was moving in Uruguay's side of the field when he lost
control of the ball to a Uruguayan defender. In an effort to
regain possession, Marchisio made a reckless challenge, going
over the ball and kicking the defender with the studs of his
boot.

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It was a foolish move and an easy decision for the referee in a
huge match that could see the Italians sent home.